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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,495 cc

S21 DCKMOT history

S21 DCK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

S21 DCK green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,690 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 DCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 DCK was last recorded at 118,690 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,690 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,690 miles
  • 2025 – 116,289 miles
  • 2024 – 110,629 miles
  • 2023 – 109,450 miles
  • 2022 – 108,292 miles
  • 2021 – 107,296 miles
  • 2020 – 106,540 miles
  • 2019 – 105,971 miles
  • 2018 – 105,529 miles
  • 2017 – 104,961 miles
  • 2016 – 104,342 miles
  • 2015 – 103,367 miles
  • 2014 – 88,670 miles
  • 2013 – 71,070 miles
  • 2012 – 54,749 miles
  • 2011 – 40,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,690 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear also front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil level low.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All 4 tyres cracks on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,690 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,690 miles
    Test number
    894431232677
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear also front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low.
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail118,690 miles (+2,401)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,690 miles
    Test number
    516923228422
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both. (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear also front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low.
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass116,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,289 miles
    Test number
    739052409270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,289 miles (+5,660)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,289 miles
    Test number
    600774046723
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass110,629 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,629 miles
    Test number
    517471995703
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail110,621 miles (+1,171)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,621 miles
    Test number
    880487723098
    • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass109,450 miles (+1,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,450 miles
    Test number
    353854503336
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass108,292 miles (+996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,292 miles
    Test number
    188404415797
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded and heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel pot leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily undersealed
  9. Pass107,296 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,296 miles
    Test number
    306839309209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,540 miles (+569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    106,540 miles
    Test number
    582946702531
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass105,971 miles (+442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    346790112399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass105,529 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,529 miles
    Test number
    222712550851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,961 miles
    Test number
    510824034302
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracks on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail104,961 miles (+619)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,961 miles
    Test number
    203981974311
    • FailureFuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracks on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass104,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    141101898524
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres small cracks on tread areas
  16. Fail104,342 miles (+975)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,342 miles
    Test number
    495275799232
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres small cracks on tread areas
  17. Pass103,367 miles (+14,697)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    937651615133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,670 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    419630274026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass88,670 miles (+17,600)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    457080074012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,070 miles
    Test number
    646261373008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,070 miles (+16,321)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,070 miles
    Test number
    408460773089
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  22. Pass54,749 miles (+14,027)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,749 miles
    Test number
    168491852057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,722 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    275798341040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S21 DCK

Does S21 DCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 DCK is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 DCK?
The MOT on S21 DCK is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 DCK done?
S21 DCK was recorded at 118,690 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,040 miles a year.
Has S21 DCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 DCK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S21 DCK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S21 DCK find?
S21 DCK passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear also front to rear pipe.; oil leak, but not excessive; oil level low., and 1 more.

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